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'Ferrari must be careful not to lose second place'
Ferrari might be wise to write off 2016 and focus all of its efforts on beating Mercedes next year. That is the view of one section of the Italian press, even though team presid...
21 Jun 2016 13:58 -
Rosberg back to winning with a different helmet
Nico Rosberg put his championship charge back on track in Baku after following Lewis Hamilton's lead -- with his helmet. World champion Hamilton ended his career-long associ...
21 Jun 2016 13:21 -
Briatore says Alonso's McLaren move 'my mistake'
Flavio Briatore has hinted for the first time that Fernando Alonso's move to McLaren-Honda may have been a mistake. The management of Spaniard Alonso's career is still d...
21 Jun 2016 12:46 -
Mayor wants Imola and Monza to share F1 race
Imola and Monza may be able to peacefully co-exist in F1. That is the claim of Daniele Manca, mayor of the town of Imola, whose local circuit hosted many San Marino grands prix ...
21 Jun 2016 12:10 -
Daniil Kvyat still 'friends' with Marko and Horner
Daniil Kvyat's future in F1 is not as secure as that of his current Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz. It is believed Sainz is on the cusp of having a one-year contract exten...
21 Jun 2016 11:39 -
Selected tyre sets per driver for Austria 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Driver Sets soft Sets supersoft Sets ultraso...
21 Jun 2016 11:39 -
Domenicali: "F1 not a priority for Lamborghini"
Stefano Domenicali has played down any suggestion Lamborghini might enter formula one. "In the short term, no," said the Italian, who became the Italian sports car mar...
21 Jun 2016 11:05 -
Perez not ruling out Ferrari, Button heading for Williams?
Sergio Perez is not dismissing speculation he is in the running to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari for 2017. The Mexican has been showing the way to 2015 Le Mans winner and Fo...
21 Jun 2016 10:27 -
Mercedes takes blame: "Maps incorrectly calibrated"
Mercedes on Monday said it is not right to conclude that Lewis Hamilton struggled with his engine settings in Baku because he is less studious than Nico Rosberg. The story had e...
20 Jun 2016 15:42 -
Circuit designer Tilke relieved after first Baku race
Hermann Tilke has admitted he breathed a sigh of relief once the chequered flag waved on Sunday. The German is F1's renowned and highly experienced circuit designer, but the...
20 Jun 2016 15:09 -
'Red Bull keeping Sainz at Toro Rosso for 2017'
Carlos Sainz looks set to stay at Toro Rosso for a third consecutive season in 2017. Amid rumours of interest from Ferrari and Renault, it is believed Red Bull has decided to ta...
20 Jun 2016 13:46 -
Ferrari in no hurry to decide Raikkonen's future
Ferrari has admitted Kimi Raikkonen's future remains uncertain beyond the end of his 2016 contract. However, one impeccable source close to the Maranello team insists the Fi...
20 Jun 2016 12:59 -
Lewis Hamilton finds allies in radio rules complaint
The big topic after Sunday's inaugural F1 race in Baku was the controversial limitations on radio traffic between driver and pitwall. As his points comeback faltered on the ...
20 Jun 2016 11:01 -
No GP2-like 'excitement' for F1 in Baku race
After two calamitous GP2 races in Baku, the stage was set for a thrilling and incident-filled inaugural formula one battle on the Azerbaijani streets. But the excitement did not...
20 Jun 2016 09:22 -
Baku could be a night race in 2017
It is possible the next edition of the European grand prix at Baku could be held at night. With the F1 circus in town this weekend for the inaugural race in the Azerbaijan capit...
18 Jun 2016 15:19 -
Ecclestone: "Imola could replace Monza on the calendar"
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that Imola is in the running to snatch the Italian grand prix from Monza. As the F1 supremo's troubled talks with Monza organisers over a 20...
18 Jun 2016 14:58 -
'Rosberg close to 2017 contract'
Nico Rosberg and Mercedes and now edging close to agreeing a new contract for 2017 and beyond. That is the claim of the German newspaper Kolner Express, revealing that family fr...
18 Jun 2016 14:32 -
Sauber's Nasr hits rock bottom in Baku
Sauber could be about to hit rock bottom in F1, as Felipe Nasr was dead last after Friday practice in Baku. The Swiss team is struggling financially in 2016, and as most teams a...
18 Jun 2016 14:06 -
Not every driver complains about Baku
Not every driver was complaining as F1 action kicked off at Baku's spectacular and unique new street track. Senior drivers including Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button had sugg...
18 Jun 2016 13:46 -
Verstappen confirms 'bored' father not in Baku
Max Verstappen has admitted his father is taking a back seat now that he has secured a future at a top F1 team. The 18-year-old stepped up from Toro Rosso earlier this year, wo...
18 Jun 2016 13:21 -
Pirelli relieved to finally ink FIA deal
Pirelli has admitted to relief that, after a long delay, its presence in F1 beyond 2016 has finally been confirmed. The Italian marque actually secured a new deal with Bernie Ec...
18 Jun 2016 12:50 -
Red Bull advises Renault to sign Sebastien Buemi
Sebastien Buemi would make an ideal new race driver for the works Renault team. That is the view of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, just as the Swiss newspaper Blick claims...
18 Jun 2016 12:17 -
Fantasy F1 Grand Prix of Europe: At least 200 euro in prizes!
The formula 1 field settles in Baku this weekend where the 8th Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Canada we saw Lewis Hamilton for a 2nd consecutive win by beating Sebastian Ve...
18 Jun 2016 11:00 -
Toto Wolff plays down significance of Rosberg's FP2 stoppage
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has played down the significance of Nico Rosberg's apparent failure in free practice two for the European Grand Prix, calling the inciden...
17 Jun 2016 21:34 -
Claire Williams: "This hopefully will be a good race for us"
Claire Williams is confident that the high-speed Baku City Circuit will play to her team's strengths as the team looks to carry the momentum of their podium perfomance in Ca...
17 Jun 2016 21:25 -
Vasseur backs drivers amidst tough recent races for Renault
Renault Sport Formula One Team's racing director Frédéric Vasseur has backed drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer after a difficult recent run that has se...
17 Jun 2016 21:20 -
Gene Haas pleased with his team's progress in début season
Gene Haas says he is very comfortable with the progress his team is making in their maiden Formula One campaign, despite failing to score points in the last three races. The Am...
17 Jun 2016 21:13 -
Boullier: "We have to mix both of them"
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has echoed Fernando Alonso's remarks from earlier this week, saying that the team should aim to focus on next year's car while cont...
17 Jun 2016 21:07 -
Verstappen: "It was all in all not the best start"
The first two practice sessions of the European Grand Prix brought mixed feelings for Red Bull Racing with both drivers failing to complete first practice after Max Vertappen su...
17 Jun 2016 20:57 -
Pirelli to continue F1 tyre supply until 2019
Pirelli have finally been confirmed as the Formula One tyre supplier from next year until 2019. The Italian manufacturer had long held an agreement with the sport's commerc...
17 Jun 2016 20:51 -
Ricciardo pleased that contract is settled
Daniel Ricciardo is pleased that news of his future has been revealed, with the Australian set to remain with Red Bull racing until at least 2018. The three-time race winner ha...
17 Jun 2016 20:44 -
Lewis Hamilton remains on top in second practice
Lewis Hamilton remained on top in second practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes-powered competitors dominated the session. Hamilton's time of one mi...
17 Jun 2016 16:41 -
Button: "Baku a step backwards in terms of safety"
Formula One has made a step backwards with regard to the safety of the sport in Baku. That is the view of McLaren driver Jenson Button, who has criticised a number of dangerous ...
17 Jun 2016 16:27 -
Nico Rosberg stops in second practice
Nico Rosberg has stopped on track with 22 minutes remaining of second practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku. The German slowed, before radioing his team who advised him ...
17 Jun 2016 16:10 -
Haas to get new Ferrari turbo at Silverstone
Ferrari customers Haas will receive the Italian outfit's latest turbo upgrade at next month's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Scuderia Ferrari ran the update for the...
17 Jun 2016 16:02 -
Helmut Marko: "Max is Max"
Red Bull motorsport advisor has dismissed comparisons between former Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel and the energy drink brand's latest prospect Max Verstappen. The Austria...
17 Jun 2016 15:37 -
Lewis Hamilton not a fan of simulators or track walks
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he does not spend a lot of time in Mercedes' simulator, saying that he could learn just as much from a PlayStation. In a time when teams ar...
17 Jun 2016 14:50 -
Sauber to replace Marcus Ericsson's engine
Sauber have taken the decision to replace the engine of Marcus Ericsson before the second free practice. The move comes after the Swede struggled with turbo problems in the fir...
17 Jun 2016 14:45 -
Verstappen positive despite lack of running in FP1
Max Verstappen was surprisingly upbeat following first practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku, despite completing very little running due to a mechanical issue. Verstappe...
17 Jun 2016 13:56 -
Photos: European Grand Prix in Baku
Formula One visits Azerbaijan for the first time this weekend as capital city Baku hosts the European Grand Prix. The circuit, which features some of the tightest, and fastest ...
17 Jun 2016 13:35 -
Lewis Hamilton tops opening session in Baku
Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver in first practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes once again showed their strong pace early on. The Mercedes driver ...
17 Jun 2016 12:33 -
Ricciardo crashes out of first practice
Daniel Ricciardo became the first victim of the tight streets of Baku by crashing out of first practice for the European Grand Prix. The Australian ran wide at turn 15, hitting...
17 Jun 2016 12:07 -
Red Bull door "a bit closed" for Sainz
Carlos Sainz has admitted that his chances of joining Red Bull have slimmed since former team mate Max Verstappen was promoted earlier this season. The Spaniard, who currently ...
17 Jun 2016 11:28 -
Jos Verstappen to skip European Grand Prix
Jos Verstappen will not be present at the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan this weekend, marking the first time in his son Max's Formula One career when he has not attended...
17 Jun 2016 11:16 -
Heineken to link up with Red Bull
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has claimed that new Formula One sponsor Heineken could be set for a sponsorship deal with Red Bull Racing. Despite making it clear that it's l...
17 Jun 2016 11:10 -
Brazil axe "quite possible" - Massa
Felipe Massa has warned that Bernie Ecclestone's threat to drop the Brazilian Grand Prix could be a real one. The Brazilian spoke of the possible threat in the build up to ...
17 Jun 2016 11:01 -
Imola "ready" to host 2017 Italian GP
Imola has signed a conditional contract to host the Italian Grand Prix next year. The former San Marino Grand Prix host is set to take over from Monza after politics threatened...
17 Jun 2016 10:41 -
Sainz: "Hopefully we can still fight"
Carlos Sainz has said that his Toro Rosso team will have to work hard to find a compromise this weekend with their year-old Ferrari power units set to hamper them on the high-sp...
16 Jun 2016 19:02 -
Vettel: "I see a team full of winning people"
Sebastian Vettel has dismissed claims that Ferrari's winless start to 2016 is down to the fact that the team no longer dominates the sport as it did over a decade ago. Spea...
16 Jun 2016 18:52 -
No safety concerns for drivers ahead of European Grand Prix
World champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso say there are no safety concerns from the drivers ahead of the inaugural European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan. Before a single...
16 Jun 2016 18:25 -
Drivers relishing challenge of flat out Baku
Formula One drivers have praised the Baku City Circuit's tight and fast section ahead of turning their first laps of the track tomorrow. Drivers will be expected to navigat...
16 Jun 2016 16:58 -
Hulkenberg confident Force India can continue scoring run
Nico Hulkenberg is confident that Force India can contiunue their points scoring run that has seen the team take points from the last four races. Both Hulkenberg and team mate ...
16 Jun 2016 16:43 -
Renault without spare chassis in Baku
Renault could be forced to race with just one car this weekend if one of their drivers crashes in either practice or qualifying. That is because the Anglo-French team has arriv...
16 Jun 2016 16:23 -
Bottas positive after breaking podium duck in Canada
Valtteri Bottas has said that his, and his team's first podium of the season has given them the confidence to build upon the result going forward. The British team has fall...
16 Jun 2016 16:05 -
Hulkenberg says no Le Mans for now
Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg has said that he doesn't think he will be able to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans any time soon. The German won the round-the-clock Fre...
16 Jun 2016 12:04 -
Journalists deny Brazilian GP is under threat
Leading Brazilian journalists have dismissed talk of this year's race in Sao Paulo will be the last, insisting that the race has a contract in place for a number of years. ...
16 Jun 2016 11:55 -
Tilke denies Baku danger claims
Formula One track designer Herman Tilke has been forced to deny claims that the Baku City Circuit which will host this weekend's European Grand Prix is dangerous. With tigh...
16 Jun 2016 11:45 -
Marchionne wrong to predict wins - Berger
Gerhard Berger thinks that Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne was wrong to predict that his team would instantly win races and the world title this season. The Italian team hasn...
16 Jun 2016 11:34 -
Ricciardo happy with Verstappen as team mate
Daniel Ricciardo has said he is happy to race alongside youngster Max Verstappen until his contract expires in 2018. Praising Formula One's youngest ever race winner, Ricci...
16 Jun 2016 11:24 -
Teams back Heineken deal
Formula One teams have dismissed criticism of the series' new sponsorship deal with Heineken. The sport's deal with the Dutch brewer has caused controversy, with public...
16 Jun 2016 11:11 -
Red Bull will continue to develop until the end of the season - Marko
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions that 2017's big rule changes will lead to his team abandoning development of their current car ...
16 Jun 2016 11:03 -
Wolff: Mercedes must work "very hard" to stay in front
Mercedes head of motorsport Toto Wolff has said that his team must work "very hard" if they are to remain in front of Red Bull and Ferrari. The championship leaders...
16 Jun 2016 10:44 -
Wehrlein thinks Baku will suit Manor
Pascal Wehrlein thinks that Baku's high speed layout will play into Manor's hands as the team looks to close the gap to Sauber. Wehrlein finished ahead of Sauber's ...
16 Jun 2016 10:26 -
Rosberg: "Ferrari and Red Bull are very close"
Nico Rosberg says that his Mercedes team must find anything they can this weekend in order to stay ahead of Ferrari and Red Bull. The German, who saw his championship lead shri...
16 Jun 2016 09:46 -
VW title push may delay Capito's move to McLaren
Volkswagen's ambitions for a fourth consecutive World Rally Championship may delay Jost Capito's move to McLaren. The German was announced as McLaren's new Formula ...
15 Jun 2016 19:04 -
Brands better than winning titles says Stewart
Three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has said that bringing in new sponsors to the sport can be just as satisfying as winning races. His comments come after...
15 Jun 2016 18:56 -
Grosjean hoping for Haas wing fix
Romain Grosjean hope that a fix can soon be found to Haas' front wing problems which have blighted his season so far. The Frenchman has endured a number of wing failures th...
15 Jun 2016 10:44 -
Magnussen hoping to extend Renault stay
Kevin Magnussen is hoping to remain with Renault beyond the 2016 season. The Dane replaced Pastor Maldonado at the Anglo-French team at the start of the year after being deemed...
15 Jun 2016 10:40 -
Nasr hopeful of Sauber stay
Felipe Nasr has said that he would like to remain with Sauber next season, although he admits he does have more than one offer on the table. Nasr, who has driven for Sauber sin...
15 Jun 2016 10:32 -
Unchanged driver lineup for Red Bull in 2017 and 2018
Red Bull Racing have confirmed that they will continue with their race-winning driver lineup of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen for the next two seasons. The confirmation c...
15 Jun 2016 10:26
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